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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.66, 6,271.44 and 2,656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.66, 6,271.44 and 2,656.28 is: 3,665.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.66 : 6,271.44 = 2,656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.66/6,271.44 = 2,656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.66x = 6,271.44 × 2,656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.66x = 16,658,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,658,700.64/4,544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.55

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